Titus 1:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. ”

Titus 1:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:2 . Having faithful children - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:4-5 . That is, having a family well-governed, and wel...
Titus 1:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or (g) unruly. (g) This word is used of horses and oxen, who will not tolerate the yoke.
Titus 1:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Appointment of Elders. Paul renews in writing instructions delivered orally to Titus during his recent visit to Crete. As in Asia ( 1 Timothy 3:1 ff.), the safeguard against error is a wisely...
Titus 1:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

If . App-118. any . App-123. blameless . Greek. anenkletos . Elsewhere, Titus 1:7 ; 1 Corinthians 1:8 ; 1 Corinthians 1:22 ; 1 Timothy 3:10 , Compare 1 Timothy 3:2 . husband , App-123....
Titus 1:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6. If any one is blameless In order that no one may be angry with Titus, as if he were too rigorous or severe in rejecting any, Paul takes the whole blame to himself; (217) for he declares...
Titus 1:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. If any be blameless - See the notes on 1 Timothy 3:2 , etc. Having faithful children - Whose fa...
Titus 1:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Having faithful children— Having believing children. This is mentioned with great propriety; for if a man were not careful to instruct his children in the principles of Christianity, there would...
Titus 1:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. (Notes, 1 Timothy 3:2-4 ) The thing dwelt on as the requisite in a bishop is a good reputa...
Titus 1:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Greeting. Directions For Organising the Cretan Church 1-16. 'Paul an Apostle, to Titus his own son in the faith. In appointing elders in the towns of Crete, see to their character, and be sure tha...
Titus 1:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

If any be blameless. — The candidate for the holy office must have naught laid to his charge; he must be of such a character that no one could bring a reasonable accusation against him. Blameless m...
Titus 1:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 THE CHURCH IN CRETE AND ITS ORGANISATION THE APOSTLE'S DIRECTIONS FOR APPOINTING ELDERS. - Titus 1:5-7 THIS passage tells us a great deal about the circumstances which led to the wri...
Titus 1:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Appoint Fit Men over the Churches Titus 1:1-9 God's elect are known by their faith, and wherever they hear the voice of truth, which makes for godliness, they recognize and acknowledge it. They...
Titus 1:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus is not mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. From the letter we learn that he was a convert of the apostle. Moreover, we know that he was a Greek. This letter reached him while he was in Cret...
Titus 1:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(4) To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. (5) В¶ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest...
Titus 1:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If any be blameless ,.... In his outward life and conversation, not chargeable with any notorious crime; 1 Timothy 3:2 , the husband of one wife ; 1 Timothy 3:2 : having faithful children ; l...
Titus 1:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. Ver. 6. The husband of one wife ] Here the apostle canonizeth, saith Scultetus, the marriage...
Titus 1:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If any be blameless As to his conduct, shunning the appearance of evil, and walking in all the ordinances and commandments of God; the husband of one wife See on 1 Timothy 3:2 ; having faithful...
Titus 1:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul writes both as a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, so that in the epistle considerate care is mingled with firm authority. His basis of writing is, first, the faith of God's elect;...
Titus 1:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Qualifications of a Bishop; The Necessity of Sharp Reproof. A. D. 66. 6 If any be blamel...
Titus 1:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; If any be blameless: the apostle now directs what kind of persons should be made elders or officers in the church. It is an elliptic speech, where must be something understood to perfect t...
Titus 1:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

SECTION 1. Titus Must Set The Churches of Crete On The Right Path In the Light Of the False Teachers Who Are There ( Titus 1:5 to Titus 2:8 ). In this section Titus learns that he must appoint e...
Titus 1:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Titus 1:5 . That thou shouldest set in order. —St. Paul means that Titus should completely set right, upon a thorough basis, all the affairs of the Cretan Church....
Titus 1:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

While reading this chapter, we must understand that Titus was sent to Crete, to superintend the preaching of the gospel throughout that island. Crete was at that time inhabited by a people who were o...
Titus 1:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:1 . Paul, a servant of God, and not a servant of Moses. This style is much the same as in 2 Timothy 1:1 , respecting the promise of eternal life. This promise is according to the faith o...
Titus 1:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

If any be blameless Lessons I. Character, the primary qualification for office is the church. II. Domestic and social relationships, conducive, rather than hindrances, to christian ser...
Titus 1:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Titus 1:1 Knowledge for acknowledging, A.V.; according to for after, A.V. A servant of God (δοῦλος Θεοῦ); so in the superscriptions: Romans 1:1 ; Philippians 1:1 ,...
Titus 1:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Qualifications of Christian Pastors.
Titus 1:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 2:11 ; 1 Samuel 2:22 ; 1 Samuel 2:29 ; 1 Samuel 2:30 ; 1 Samuel 3:12 ; 1 Samuel 3:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 ; 1 Timothy 3:12 ; 1 Timothy 3:2-7 ; 1 Timothy 3:4 ; 1 Timothy 3:5 ; E...
Titus 1:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Epistle to Titus Titus 1:1-16 and Titus 2:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Epistle of Paul to Titus carries with it some very striking "admonitions which will be found most helpful to us....
Titus 1:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The husband of one wife — Surely the Holy Ghost, by repeating this so often, designed to leave the Romanists without excuse.

Titus 1:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Titus 1:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Titus 1:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Titus 1:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Titus 1:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Titus 1:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Titus 1:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Titus 1:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus 1:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Titus 1:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Titus 1:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Titus 1:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Titus 1:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Titus 1:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Titus 1:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 1:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 1:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Titus 1:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Titus 1:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Titus 1:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Titus 1:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Titus 1:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes